Welcome to  Minesing United Church ONLINE!

Our website has all kinds of information about who we are and what we do.  Meanwhile, if you want to meet us in person...

We are an open and friendly congregation in rural Ontario near Barrie.  We worship on Sunday mornings at 10am. See the About Us page for directions!  Children and youth are included in the first part of the service and then leave to participate in J.O.Y.  or MY Program. There is a staffed nursery for the little ones.  Check out the list of questions below for more information...

Inspired by Diana Butler Bass's book, "Christianity for the Rest of Us" which is our fall book study, the community of Minesing United Church will be taking a closer look at practices of Christian faith that are signposts of vitality both in community life and in personal spiritual practice. 

All of these practices are inter-related but at the same time each has their own unique place.  To help visualize all of the elements we will be focusing on, I invite you to take a look at our "TRANSFORMATION TREE." Trees have long been symbols of interconnectedness, complex systems, growth, and development.  Thus it seemed the perfect visual metaphor for what we will be doing. 

Anyone and everyone is invited to join us for this exploration of spiritual practice whether by attending Sunday Worship, trying out the Book Club, or coming out for our monthly film series, Popcorn Spirituality.   

The focus for November is Hospitality. 

To learn more simply click on the Tree below.

FAQs

What happens during worship at Minesing United Church?  Answer here.

Do you have a children's program? Answer here.

What if I want to learn more about Christianity and faith as an adult? Answer here.

How do I find Minesing United Church? Answer here.

Who would I talk to if I called? Answer here.

Do you have any concerts or other fun events? Answer here.

"Scripture is our song for the journey, the living word passed on from generation to generation to guide and inspire,

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The wholeness of scripture testifies to the oneness and faithfulness of God.  The multiplicity of scripture testifies to its depth:  two testaments, four gospels, contrasting points of view held in tension—all a faithful witness to the One and Triune God,  the Holy Mystery that is Wholly Love."

-From, "A Song of Faith," The United Church of Canada 2006

What's New?

June 12 (Not that recent but this issue is of great importance for all Canadians)

• Yesterday the Government of Canada issued a formal apology to aboriginal survivors of the residential school system.  To read the text of the Prime Minister's speech you can click here to go to the CBC website where they have posted it.  I am certain it is available in many other places as well.  This apology has been a long time coming.  The United Church of Canada has apologised twice to Native Peoples in Canada.  First a general apology just over twenty years ago and then a specific apology for the role the church played in the residential school system about 10 years ago.  To get more specific information about the United Church's involvement and response you can look through the resources on our national web site here.

Below is our question of the month.  We will share some of your responses and stories on our website.  If you would like to share a story with us but would rather we not post your name along with it, simply make a note of that in your response.

As we enter "the Holiday Season" (Thanksgiving, Christmas etc.) and await the arrival of out of town guests, I couldn't help but wonder what is the most significant accomodation you have ever made for a guest to make them comfortable?